Security Specialist

Responsibilities

• Implement, monitor, and maintain security procedures for Special Access Programs.
• Create, update, and enforce SAP standard operating procedures and related documentation.
• Conduct security briefings, debriefings, and recurring training for assigned personnel and approved visitors.
• Manage access control and visitor processing for SAP spaces, including badging and entry authorization.
• Prepare, send, receive, and verify visit certifications, clearances, and access approvals.
• Receive, distribute, inventory, reproduce, and destroy classified materials in accordance with applicable security requirements.
• Perform audits and inspections to ensure compliance with DoD, NISPOM, ICD, and company security policies.
• Inspect facilities for compliance with physical security standards and recommend corrective actions when needed.
• Partner with government customers, program leadership, and internal teams on SAP security matters.
• Support incident response and reporting for security violations, spills, and related security events.
• Maintain accurate records for personnel security, visit requests, access logs, and SAP documentation.
• Provide guidance to junior team members and help strengthen security program processes.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with SAP/SAR eligibility.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of security experience, including direct support of SAP, SAR, or SCI programs.
• Working knowledge of DoD, NISPOM, and ICD security requirements.
• Experience handling classified information, managing access control, and supporting physical security requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-moving environment.

Pay

Pay Transparency Statement: AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $120,000.00/Yr. - USD $130,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law.

Benefits

AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.